Sandy Benefield, who was a student on the BA in English Literature and Community Engagement, died on 5th April 2016. Sandy had been studying in the English Department since 2009 as a mature student, and had faced a long illness with courage and determination. Sandy was awarded her degree shortly before she died.

A full obituary, with contributions from Sandy's tutors and fellow students appears online: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2016/april/sandy-benefield.html